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There's something raw and real about a YouTube video that you don't see on a music video traditionally fit for television. In line with this spirit, the YouTube Music Awards were not what you would expect to see on the real tube. Actor and musician Jason Schwartzman (Coconut Records) co-hosted with comedian and musician Reggie Watts. The hosting was pretty much completely unscripted. Winners included Eminem, Taylor Swift and Lindsey Stirling. Lady Gaga and Tyler the Creator performed. -
The Calling sues guitarist Aaron Karmin, alleging that his 'disappearance' has harmed comeback attempts
Earlier today, Music Times reported that Lady Gaga was being sued by producer Teddy Riley over songwriting credits from 2009. Music lawsuits are going back even further however, as The Calling vocalist Alex Band is suing guitarist Aaron Karmin for being a hindrance to the group's comeback (the band last released an album in 2004). -
Lady Gaga premieres 'Dope' off upcoming 'ARTPOP' [LISTEN]
Over the past three weeks, Lady Gaga has dropped one song every week leading up to her Nov. 11 release date for ARTPOP. The past two weeks gave us the R. Kelly collaboration "Do What U Want" and the intergalactic dance track "Venus."Today Mother Monster gives us "Dope," an almost four-minute piano-driven ballad in which she reflects on a lost love, her battle with addiction and other trifles that have caused pain in her life. -
Pussy Riot's Nadezhda Tolokonnikova transferred to new prison, Russian officials confirm
Nadezhda Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot has been transferred to a new prison Rolling Stone reports. Officials with Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service confirmed the news yesterday following the her family's announcement that the protestor had disappeared after being removed from the penal colony where she had previously been held. -
iTunes Radio could be the solution to "loudness wars" ruining recorded music
You've undoubtedly heard a member of the older generation complaining that the music you buy today just doesn't sound as good as it did way back when. They could be referring to newfangled genres such as dubstep, but they could also be referring to the audio quality as well. The sound quality of new music (regardless of whether you've bought the mp3, CD or vinyl version) is not up to snuff with the glory days of recorded music. This is because of "the loudness wars." -
Lady Gaga sued by producer Teddy Riley for his work on 'Fame Monster' track 'Teeth'
Yesterday Music Times reported on the Marvin Gaye estate suing Robin Thicke for allegedly stealing from the former's "Got To Give It Up" in order to make "Blurred Lines." Today's music writing lawsuit involves producer Teddy Riley suing Lady Gaga over the songwriting credits for her song "Teeth." -
Julian Assange makes surprise appearance at M.I.A.'s New York show
M.I.A., known for being controversial, had a surprise guest open her kick off show for the Matangi at New York's Terminal 5 last night. -
Frédéric Chaslin Plays Beethoven's First with Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, iPad Turns Pages
An interesting development from Jerusalem. At the season-opening concert of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra on October 31, the band's music director, Frédéric Chaslin, started the proceedings at the piano to play Beethoven... -
Demi Lovato debuts 'Let It Go' video off the upcoming soundtrack for Disney's 'Frozen'
Demi Lovato debuted her music video for "Let It Go" today. The song will be featured on soundtrack of the upcoming Disney animated film Frozen, starring Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, in theaters Nov. 27. -
Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova disappears during transfer of prisons in Russia
The most engaging political activity in the music world in recent years, the conflict between Pussy Riot and the Russian government, has taken a seemingly dire turn. Band member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova has gone missing amid a recent prison transfer. -
Waylon Jennings' grandson Struggle Jennings fools jail into letting him shoot 'Black Curtains' music video
A) Waylon Jennings' grandson, Struggle Jennings, is a rapper. B)He and his crew fooled a jail in Tennessee into letting them shoot a music video while he's incarcerated for drug charges. -
Marvin Gaye's family launches lawsuit against Robin Thicke and EMI; could conflict of interest free up publishing rights?
It's been a long while since Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and Clifford Harris (his friends know him as T.I.) filed a lawsuit looking to rule out any suggestions that the trio stole from Marvin Gaye's "Got To Give It Up" when recording their own "Blurred Lines," the biggest song of 2013 thus far. The Gaye estate has finally gotten around to filing their countersuit that alleges the exact opposite, and they've included music publisher EMI among their targets.
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